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Sumo KaboomSumo Kaboom263: Women of the YDCWomen may not be allowed on Grand Sumo's dohyo, but they can serve on the YDC. To date, three women have served on the Yokozuna Deliberation Council, and we will tell you what we know about these trail blazers. We begin with an overview of what the YDC is and what it does, and then we jump right into who these women are and how they joined the YDC. Their names are Ms. Makiko Uchidate, Ms. Ikenobō Yasuko, and Ms.Konno Misako. A HUGE thank you to Mai for this episode, for she did the b...2025-06-251h 02Sumo KaboomSumo Kaboom262: Belly Touching and Sumo FictionSumo wrestling features some unique fan events, and belly touching is one of our favorites! We also talk with BuddhatheBard about his book, Hiroshi, Tale of a Sumotori. More about BuddhatheBard More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com at www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and you can play with us. We give away sumo merch to our winners with the help of Big Sumo Fan and Cheeky Sumo. Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to...2025-06-1838 minSumo KaboomSumo Kaboom261: So. Much. Sumo. News.Hakuho officially submitted his resignation from the JSA, and it was accepted. There's much to unpack here. Why? Why now? What will he do next? More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com at www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and you can play with us. We give away sumo merch to our winners with the help of Big Sumo Fan and Cheeky Sumo. Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. www.bigsumofan.com Cheeky...2025-06-1132 minSumo KaboomSumo Kaboom260: Days 10 - 15 May 2025 BashoThis basho gave us a new yokozuna, something that is rare, so listen up as we tell you how he did it. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com at www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and you can play with us. We give away sumo merch to our winners with the help of Big Sumo Fan and Cheeky Sumo. Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. www.bigsumofan.com Cheeky Sumo is an...2025-05-2855 minSumo KaboomSumo Kaboom259: Days 4 - 9 May 2025 BashoWe jump into our favorite moments of the basho. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com at www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and you can play with us. We give away sumo merch to our winners with the help of Big Sumo Fan and Cheeky Sumo. Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. www.bigsumofan.com Cheeky Sumo is an online sumo-inspired apparel and merch company that aims to celebrate, educate, and support...2025-05-2040 minSumo KaboomSumo Kaboom258: May Basho Days 1-3We jump into our favorite moments of the basho, including bow twirling and audience reactions. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com at www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and you can play with us. We give away sumo merch to our winners with the help of Big Sumo Fan and Cheeky Sumo. Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. www.bigsumofan.com Cheeky Sumo is an online sumo-inspired apparel and merch company that...2025-05-1447 minSumo KaboomSumo Kaboom257: Two New Men to the Top DivisionBoth pusher thrusters, there are 2 new men in the top division - Tochitaikai and Kayo. If you want nto learn more about them, listen up. One just went to Paris to announce the upcoming sumo tournament in France and the other loves, I mean LOVES, to sleep. Both love their sumo! *We had stormy weather in TX that created some disturbance in some of the audio. Apologies! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com at www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and you can play with us. We...2025-05-0726 minSumo KaboomSumo Kaboom256: May BanzukeThe banzuke episode. Who is coming up and who is going down. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com at www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and you can play with us. We give away sumo merch to our winners with the help of Big Sumo Fan. Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. www.bigsumofan.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ ...2025-04-3044 minSumo KaboomSumo Kaboom254: Enrique's Sumo AdventureSomeday, you might be fortunate enough to see Japanese sumo wrestling live and in person. If you are REALLY lucky, you might also get to watch morning practice at a heya and then sit on the 4th row to watch a sumo tournament. Enrique's experience just gets better and better! Chock full of real life rikishi meet-cutes and amazing access, this story is a treat. Enjoy. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com at www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and you can play with us. We give...2025-04-0942 minSumo KaboomSumo Kaboom253: SUMO, the Off-Broadway playWhat is it like to be an actor in "SUMO" at The Public Theatre in NY? Interviews with actors Ahmad Kamal and Earl T. Kim. The Off-Broadway play "SUMO" opened at The Public in 2025. The story: "six men practice, eat, love, play, and ultimately fight. Step into the sacred world of sumo wrestling, with the New York premiere of Lisa Sanaye Dring’s mesmerizing new drama, SUMO. Akio arrives as an angry, ambitious 18-year-old with a lot to learn. Expecting validation, dominance, and fame, and desperate to move up the ranks, he slams headlong into his fellow wrestlers. With spon...2025-04-0351 minSumo KaboomSumo Kaboom252: Days 4-11 of the March Basho 2025Up top: our overall feelings about the basho, thank you's, the new Aonishiki's Fan Club (and how YOU CAN JOIN) sumo poetry and BINGO winners. Congrats Iliya and Elizabeth for having the winning BINGOs in March for this Osaka tournament! **LINK to Aonishiki's FAN CLUB on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3904476046542523 From 11:00 to the end, it's a sumo break down of our favorite bouts from the final 4 days. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com at www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and...2025-03-2648 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardSwing Forward News -- 3/18/2024Today’s new story:A Hidden Burden on Low-Income Communities That Philanthropy Can Help FixCitations:https://www.philanthropy.com/article/a-hidden-burden-on-low-income-communities-that-philanthropy-can-help-fixAbout Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo. About KABOOM! KABOOM! is the national nonprofit committed to ending playspace inequity – the reality that quality places to play are not available to every child, especially in communities of colo...2024-03-1801 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardSwing Forward News -- 3/14/2024Today’s new story:City of New Orleans Unveils “The Big Green Easy” Parks PlanCitations:https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/LANOLA/bulletins/38b69b7About Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo. About KABOOM! KABOOM! is the national nonprofit committed to ending playspace inequity – the reality that quality places to play are not available to every child, especially in commu...2024-03-1401 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardSwing Forward News -- 3/12/2024Today’s new story:Mankato and Mdewakanton Dakota Unite for Cultural Playground: Public Feedback SoughtCitations:https://bnnbreaking.com/world/us/mankato-and-mdewakanton-dakota-unite-for-cultural-playground-public-feedback-soughtAbout Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo. About KABOOM! KABOOM! is the national nonprofit committed to ending playspace inequity – the reality that quality places to play are not available to every child, especially in communities of colo...2024-03-1201 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardSwing Forward News -- 3/11/2024Today’s new story:St. Paul City Council passes $45.1 million in street, park improvements through new sales taxCitations:https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/st-paul-city-council-funds-45-1-million-in-street-park-improvements-through-new-sales-tax/About Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo. About KABOOM! KABOOM! is the national nonprofit committed to ending playspace inequity – the reality that quality places to play are not available to ever...2024-03-1101 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardSwing Forward News -- 3/8/2024Today’s new story:NRPA Launches Sustainability in Practice Cohort ProgramCitations:https://www.nrpa.org/blog/nrpa-launches-sustainability-in-practice-cohort-program/About Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo. About KABOOM! KABOOM! is the national nonprofit committed to ending playspace inequity – the reality that quality places to play are not available to every child, especially in communities of color. Since 1996, KABOOM! has partnered with kids and...2024-03-0801 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardSwing Forward News -- 3/5/2024Today’s new story:Pepsico’s Gatorade introduces ‘Turf Finder’ initiativeCitations:https://www.financialexpress.com/business/brandwagon-pepsicos-gatorade-introduces-turf-finder-initiative-3410114/About Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo. About KABOOM! KABOOM! is the national nonprofit committed to ending playspace inequity – the reality that quality places to play are not available to every child, especially in communities of color. Since 1996...2024-03-0502 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardSwing Forward News -- 3/4/2024Today’s new story:Twice-Displaced Ukrainian Family Thrives in Bohuslav, Establishes Businesses and Kids' PlaygroundBLOOM Charity mobilizes in crisis situationsCitations:https://bnnbreaking.com/world/ukraine/twice-displaced-ukrainian-family-thrives-in-bohuslav-establishes-businesses-and-kids-playgroundhttps://bloomcharity.org/mobilizing-for-palestine/About Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo. About KABOOM! KABOOM! is the national nonprofit committed to ending playspace inequity – the reality that qual...2024-03-0402 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardSwing Forward News -- 2/29/2024Today’s new stories:Governor Sanders announces $4.34 million to support local recreation facilitiesCitations:https://www.kait8.com/2024/02/20/governor-sanders-announces-434-million-support-local-recreation-facilities/About Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo. About KABOOM! KABOOM! is the national nonprofit committed to ending playspace inequity – the reality that quality places to play are not available to every child, especially in communities of color. Since 1996, KABO...2024-02-2901 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardSwing Forward News -- 2/28/2024Today’s new story:Dallas voters could weigh in on $1.25 billion bond package as soon as MayCitations:https://www.keranews.org/news/2024-02-13/dallas-voters-could-weigh-in-on-1-25-billion-bond-package-as-soon-as-mayAbout Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo. About KABOOM! KABOOM! is the national nonprofit committed to ending playspace inequity – the reality that quality places to play are not available to ever...2024-02-2801 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardSwing Forward News -- 2/27/2024Today’s new stories:1. Climate change is making it more dangerous for kids to play outside, report findsCitations:https://thehill.com/policy/equilibrium-sustainability/4456878-climate-change-is-making-it-more-dangerous-for-kids-to-play-outside-report-finds/About Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo. About KABOOM! KABOOM! is the national nonprofit committed to ending playspace inequity – the reality that quality places to play are not available to every child, especially in c...2024-02-2701 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardSwing Forward News -- 2/26/2024Today’s new stories:1. Gov. Pritzker, IDNR announce $54.9M in grants for 111 local park and recreation projectsCitations:https://www.wandtv.com/news/gov-pritzker-idnr-announce-54-9m-in-grants-for-111-local-park-and-recreation-projects/article_90ba2614-bfa2-11ee-8619-abd6e5c95ad1.htmlAbout Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo. About KABOOM! KABOOM! is the national nonprofit committed to ending playspace in...2024-02-2601 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardSwing Forward News -- 2/12/2024Today’s new stories:1. Temporary Lahaina school to receive world-class playground2. At FDR Park’s new playground, designers say being a little scared is kind of the pointCitations:https://mauinow.com/2024/02/09/temporary-lahaina-school-to-receive-world-class-playground/https://www.inquirer.com/life/fdr-park-new-playground-swings-20240210.htmlAbout Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo. About KABOOM! ...2024-02-1201 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardSwing Forward News -- 2/8/2024Today’s new stories:1. US cities’ outlook for 20242. To Help Grantees Win Infrastructure Dollars, Business as Usual Won’t Cut ItCitations:https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/smart-cities-trends-outlook-2024/706060/https://www.philanthropy.com/article/to-help-grantees-win-infrastructure-dollars-business-as-usual-wont-cut-itAbout Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo. About KABOOM! KABOOM! is the national nonprofit committed to ending playsp...2024-02-0803 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardSwing Forward News -- 2/7/2024Today’s new stories:1. Six-Year CUNY Study on Community Parks Initiative Finds Renovated Parks Can Uplift Neighborhoods2. Marine science-themed playground with giant climbable fish opens in Hudson River Park3. Lead found in soil at Trenton elementary school playground; students to be tested4. State taking no further action on lead levels in Wappingers Falls playground5. New Jersey Establishes Nonprofit Parks and Open Space FoundationCitations:https://thecitylife.org/2024/01/25/six-year-cuny-study-on-community-parks-initiative-finds-renovated-parks-can-uplift-neighborhoods-next-20-sites-announced-for-transformational-investments/https://www.6sqft.com/marine-science-playground-opens-pier-26-hudson-river-park/https://newjersey.news12.co...2024-02-0702 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardSwing Forward News -- 2/1/2024Today’s new stories:1. Lincoln to upgrade playgrounds using Land and Water Conservation Fund grant2. Lilly Endowment commits $80 million for improvements to Indianapolis parks3. Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Awards $20.6 Million in Local Park Grants4. 6 new parks coming to Denver neighborhoods5. KABOOM! Senior Advisor Isaac Castillo discusses our Playspace Inequity Prioritization Index with public radio in MichiganCitations:https://www.1011now.com/2024/01/23/seven-lincoln-playgrounds-undergo-renovations-with-600000-grant/https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/lilly-endowment-commits-80-million-tohttps://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/releases/?re...2024-02-0102 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardSwing Forward News -- 1/29/2024Today’s new story:1. Joya Playground lights up Farmers Branch, TXCitations:https://kkyr.com/amazing-glow-in-the-dark-playground-opens-in-texas/https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/glow-in-the-dark-playground-opens-in-farmers-branch/3440389/About Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo. About KABOOM! KABOOM! is the national nonprofit committed to ending playspace inequity – the reality that quality places to play are not available to every chil...2024-01-2901 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardSwing Forward News -- 1/23/2024Today’s new stories:1. Punk Kid Sets up Sharpie Tattoo Shop in Playground TunnelCitations:https://thehardtimes.net/culture/punk-kid-sets-up-sharpie-tattoo-shop-in-playground-tunnel/About Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo. About KABOOM! KABOOM! is the national nonprofit committed to ending playspace inequity – the reality that quality places to play are not available to every child, especially in communities of color. Since 1996, KABO...2024-01-2303 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardSwing Forward News -- 1/22/2024Today’s new stories:1. Stockton, CA residents demand more places to play2. Parents and librarians debate the value of playgrounds at libraries3. 77 schools in Dakshina Kannada lack playgrounds4. Start-ups form the Decarbonized Cement and Concrete Alliance (DC2)Citations:https://www.recordnet.com/story/news/politics/government/2024/01/15/stockton-moves-forward-with-inclusive-playground/72196924007/https://ca.movies.yahoo.com/parents-librarians-face-off-online-112600869.htmlhttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangaluru/77-government-schools-have-no-playground-in-dk/articleshow/106912998.cmshttps://www.canarymedia.com/articles/clean-industry/these-startups-are-teaming-up-to-decarbonize-cement-and-concreteAbout Swing Forward Swing Forward is...2024-01-2202 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardSwing Forward News -- 1/18/2024Today’s new stories:1. Budget cuts in Massachusetts impact funding for local playspace projects2. Cleveland parks and rec master-planning process reveals need for prioritizing maintenance3. Concerns raised over environmental and public health effects of poured-in-place surfacing4. New natural playground comes to Cambridge, NZ5. Bangladesh Minister for Youth and Sports calls for more open playgroundsCitations:https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/01/westfield-library-childrens-museum-playground-impacted-by-budget-cuts.htmlhttps://www.cleveland.com/metro/2024/01/half-of-clevelanders-avoid-city-parks-and-rec-centers-for-one-reason-survey-shows.htmlhttps://www.amherstindy.org/2024/01/12/letter-use-non-toxic-materials-for-playground-surfaces-at-new-elementary-school/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/waikato-news/news/recycled-trees-to-become-new-play-feature-at-leamington-domain-in-cambridge/4S5LN37CG...2024-01-1802 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardSwing Forward News -- 1/12/2024Today’s new stories:1. Illinois announces $28M for public recreation projects2. Colorado continues to use lottery revenue to fund outdoor recreation3. Teens caught on video vandalizing Tennessee playground4. Stockton to replace playground in park that was the site of a fatal shootingCitations:https://www.einpresswire.com/article/680425756/28-million-awarded-for-local-park-and-recreational-facility-projectshttps://www.cpr.org/2024/01/08/colorado-lottery-funds-state-parks-wildlife-and-rec/https://www.wsmv.com/2024/01/06/teens-rip-up-tennessee-playground-forcing-city-pay-thousands-repairs/https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/new-playground-to-bring-new-life-to-stockton-park-with-violent-history/About Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KA...2024-01-1203 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardSwing Forward News -- 1/9/2024Today’s new stories:1. NRPA issues report on economic impact of parks and recreationCitations:https://www.nrpa.org/EconomicImpact/About Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo. About KABOOM! KABOOM! is the national nonprofit committed to ending playspace inequity – the reality that quality places to play are not available to every child, especially in communities of color. Since 1996, KABOOM! has part...2024-01-0902 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardSwing Forward News -- 1/8/2024Today’s new stories:1. NYS gets disaster fund to build new playgrounds and prepare park for next extreme weather event2. Ohio to convert 6 abandoned mines into recreation areas3. Milwaukee public schools converting asphalt schoolyards to green infrastructure4. Gun rights advocates challenge New Mexico Governor’s emergency orders temporarily banning firearms at playgrounds and parksCitations:https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-over-1-million-in-federal-funding-for-city-of-rome-to-repair-damage-and-help-restore-pinti-field-park-from-flooding-damage-from-tropical-storm-fredhttps://www.farmanddairy.com/news/six-ohio-communities-get-funding-for-abandoned-mines/807261.htmlhttps://www.publicnewsservice.org/2024-01-04/environmental-health/milwaukee-program-helps-schools-ditch-playground-asphalt-for-natural-settings/a88066-1https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news...2024-01-0802 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardSwing Forward News -- 1/4/2024Today’s new stories:1. Napa resident complains about use of public art funds for playground2. Westfield, MA City Council rejects use of Community Preservation Act funds for elementary school playground3. NYC opens new park in East New YorkCitations:https://napavalleyregister.com/opinion/letters/letter-public-art-funds-shouldnt-be-spent-on-playgrounds/article_1171fd36-a112-11ee-b3fa-ff13a386f5d1.htmlhttps://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2023/12/westfield-city-council-rejects-cpa-funding-for-playground-at-new-school.html&subscribed=auth0%7C6596f36ef1a58462ceb07339https://brooklyneagle.com/articles/2023/12/19/city-opens-8-2-million-park-in-east-new-york/About Swing Forward Swing Fo...2024-01-0402 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardSwing Forward News -- 1/3/2024Today’s new stories:1. California announces new grants for outdoor recreation spaces2. Baltimore uses $5M of ARPA funding for new playspaces3. Wind turbines being repurposed as playgroundsCitations:https://www.oakdaleleader.com/news/california-parks-grants-expand-outdoor-access-across-state/https://mayor.baltimorecity.gov/news/press-releases/2023-12-14-city-utilizing-arpa-funding-upgrade-several-playgrounds-connectionhttps://www.irishtimes.com/business/2024/01/03/benches-playgrounds-and-bike-sheds-creative-ways-to-reuse-wind-turbine-blades/About Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo. About KABOOM! 2024-01-0303 minSumo KaboomSumo Kaboom189: Days 4-10 Kyushu Basho 2023Our favorite moments from the sumo tournament. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fansponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch in the US? Try Big Sumo Fan! Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out our Sumo Kaboom tshirts and sweatshirts at Bonfire. If you'd like to buy us a mawashi or support us monthly, you can sweeten the pot here...2023-11-2246 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardSeason 1 Recap with Lysa RatliffIn this first season of Swing Forward, co-hosts James Siegal and Jen DeMelo of KABOOM! speak with leading playground manufacturers in the US and around the world about the playground industry and advancing playspace equity. In this episode, we welcome back our CEO Lysa Ratliff to recap the first season and talk about topics we plan to cover going forward.BIO:In early 2021, Lysa M. Ratliff became the newest CEO of KABOOM!, the national non-profit that works to end playspace inequity. For good.Throughout her career, Ratliff has served as a champion for kids...2023-11-011h 14Swing ForwardSwing ForwardAdam Bienenstock, Bienenstock Natural PlaygroundsIn this first season of Swing Forward, co-hosts James Siegal and Jen DeMelo of KABOOM! speak with leading playground manufacturers in the US and around the world about the playground industry and advancing playspace equity. In this episode, we talk with Adam Bienenstock of Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds about his vision for biophilic cities with abundant opportunities for kids to play and how connecting kids with nature is an answer to the pressing issues of our time, from youth wellness to environmental sustainability.BIO:Adam Bienenstock is an internationally acclaimed designer, builder, and researcher of nature-based play...2023-10-2551 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardLukas Steinke, BerlinerIn this first season of Swing Forward, co-hosts James Siegal and Jen DeMelo of KABOOM! speak with leading playground manufacturers in the US and around the world about the playground industry and advancing playspace equity. In this episode, we talk with Lukas Steinke of Berliner about everything from building playgrounds that magically light up to meeting the playspace needs of refugee families in Europe.BIO:Lukas Steinke was born in Poland in 1975. He moved to Germany later in his life where he earned his MBA from Humboldt University in Berlin. Steinke got into the playground industry...2023-10-1855 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardTom Norquist, PlayCoreIn this first season of Swing Forward, co-hosts James Siegal and Jen DeMelo of KABOOM! speak with leading playground manufacturers in the US and around the world about the playground industry and advancing playspace equity. In this episode, we talk with Tom Norquist of PlayCore about how, in his words, playgrounds are the great equalizer that build empathy and compassion. BIO:Tom Norquist is Senior Vice President of Innovation & Business Development at PlayCore and has been involved in all aspects of the play industry for decades, including as a founding board member in 1995, past president, past...2023-10-111h 04Swing ForwardSwing ForwardOle Barslund Nielsen, MONSTRUMIn this first season of Swing Forward, co-hosts James Siegal and Jen DeMelo of KABOOM! speak with leading playground manufacturers in the US and around the world about the playground industry and advancing playspace equity. In this episode, we talk with Ole Barslund Nielsen of MONSTRUM about how his company builds unique, custom playgrounds that become the central gathering places in communities. BIO: Ole Barslund Nielsen holds a Master’s degree from The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and specializes in sculpturing. This led him to design scenography for Danish theater sets, where he met Ch...2023-10-0439 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardSarah Lisiecki, BurkeIn this first season of Swing Forward, co-hosts James Siegal and Jen DeMelo of KABOOM! speak with leading playground manufacturers in the US and around the world about the playground industry and advancing playspace equity. In this episode, we talk with Sarah Lisiecki of Burke about how Burke’s product development is inspired by the “cans” -- what kids can do, not their limitations. BIO: Sarah Lisiecki is Communication & Education Manager at Burke. She combines a passion for play, the outdoors, and movement with more than ten years in the play industry and hundreds of presentations given...2023-09-2754 minSumo KaboomSumo Kaboom180: Aki Basho Days 4-10There's too much sumo to cover in a single episode, so we can only mention our favorites. Oh the surprise losses! Oh the excitement! Our Sumo Kaboom BINGO game is available to play every basho. 500 BINGO cards are available the Thursday before the basho begins. Go to www.sumokaboom.com for more details and to sign up. It's free. And, it's sponsored by bigsumofan.com. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook...2023-09-2045 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardDave Flanigan, Lappset GroupIn this first season of Swing Forward, co-hosts James Siegal and Jen DeMelo of KABOOM! speak with leading playground manufacturers in the US and around the world about the playground industry and advancing playspace equity. In this episode, we talk with former colleague Dave Flanigan of Lappset about how his company aims to strike the right balance with playground technology and how he sees playgrounds as a platform for learning. BIO:Dave Flanigan is US National Sales Director for Finnish playground company Lappset Group. While his kids are getting older now, they always give him advice o...2023-09-2054 minSumo KaboomSumo Kaboom179: Days 1-3 Aki Basho 2023The boys are back and it's a true free for all. Hokutofuji! Atamifuji! Surprising losses! Amazing wins! And we're only on day 3! Newsflash Day 1: 6:47 Day 2: 21:50 Day 3: 32:13 Our Sumo Kaboom BINGO game is available to play every basho. 500 BINGO cards are available the Thursday before the basho begins. Go to www.sumokaboom.com for more details and to sign up. It's free. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www...2023-09-1339 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardJoe Palermo, PlayPowerIn this first season of Swing Forward, co-hosts James Siegal and Jen DeMelo of KABOOM! speak with leading playground manufacturers in the US and around the world about the playground industry and advancing playspace equity. In this episode, we talk with Joe Palermo of PlayPower about how his company approaches building playgrounds, how children inform the playgrounds they build, and why that matters. BIO: Joe Palermo is the vice president of New Product Design at PlayPower, Inc., the world’s largest commercial playground and recreational equipment manufacturer. In this role, he leads a team of designers, engi...2023-09-1350 minSumo KaboomSumo Kaboom178: Nishikigi and the Slow RisersAfter lots of news, Leslie gives us some info on Nishikigi and his record as third slowest to rise to sanyaku. Which got us thinking... so, who was even slower? BINGO starts next week! Our Sumo Kaboom BINGO game is available to play every basho. 500 BINGO cards are available the Thursday before the basho begins. Go to www.sumokaboom.com for more details and to sign up. It's free. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ ...2023-09-0639 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardDr. Suzanne Flannery Quinn & Jay Cooke, KOMPANIn this first season of Swing Forward, co-hosts James Siegal and Jen DeMelo of KABOOM! speak with leading playground manufacturers in the US and around the world about the playground industry and advancing playspace equity. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Suzanne Flannery Quinn and Jay Cooke of KOMPAN about their research-based approach to driving childhood development outcomes and embracing their role as environmental stewards through the playgrounds they build.Dr. Suzanne Flannery Quinn, Ph.D.KOMPAN Play Institute Manager, AmericasDr. Suzanne Quinn is an expert in childhood development and leader...2023-09-0558 minSumo KaboomSumo Kaboom177: Sumo Scandals Part 4 - ViolenceThis episode describes one of sumo's darkest moments - a death of a sumo wrestler in 2007. We discuss the incident and then focus on what the JSA says it is doing to prevent this from happening again. Our Sumo Kaboom BINGO game is available to play every basho. 500 BINGO cards are available the Thursday before the basho begins. Go to www.sumokaboom.com for more details and to sign up. It's free. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com...2023-08-3039 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardScott Roschi, Landscape StructuresIn this first season of Swing Forward, co-hosts James Siegal and Jen DeMelo of KABOOM! speak with leading playground manufacturers in the US and around the world about the playground industry and advancing playspace equity. In this episode, we talk with Scott Roschi of Landscape Structures about how he and his colleagues pay attention to the little details–from paint colors to signage–to make each playground unique. Scott also lifts our sights to recognize playgrounds as “our last democratic space,” where people from all walks of life come together to prioritize giving kids a magical childhood.Scott Ro...2023-08-3054 minSumo KaboomSumo Kaboom176: Sumo Scandals Part 3 - Drinking and DrugsFirst, some of you got to meet The GOAT, Hakuho, so of course, we have to share some of your stories! It's not every day that you get to meet a piece of sumo history. After feel-good fan stories, we talk about Haramafuji's scandal and the incident that began random drug testing in the Japan Sumo Association. Our Sumo Kaboom BINGO game is available to play every basho. 500 BINGO cards are available the Thursday before the basho begins. Go to www.sumokaboom.com for more details and to sign up. It's free. More about Sumo...2023-08-2352 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardNathan Schleicher, Earthscape PlayIn this first of Swing Forward, co-hosts James Siegal and Jen DeMelo of KABOOM! speak with leading playground manufacturers in the U.S. and around the world about the playground industry and advancing playspace equity. In this episode, we talk with Nathan Schleicher about Earthscape Play's approach to building custom-made, wood-forward playgrounds that capture the imagination and are responsive to community needs.Nathan SchleicherCreative Director, Earthscape PlayNathan Schleicher is an American industrial designer living and working in Ontario, Canada and designing for projects across the globe.  As the Creative Director at E...2023-08-2350 minSkin Deep ConversationsSkin Deep ConversationsSkin in the Game "kittie KABoom " Bali Bound We are trying out a new thing here at Skin Deep Conversations. We're creating a new segment for the podcast called "Skin in the Game. The segments will sometimes be part of the overall larger conversation within a podcast; at other times, it will be a stand-alone short episode. It will allow me, Kittie, or our guests, to speak about things we are passionate about or situations that affecting our lives, as to say we have SKIN IN THE GAME. First up is my co-host kittie KABoom "Bali Bound" 2023-08-2320 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardLysa Ratliff, KABOOM!In this first season of Swing Forward, co-hosts James Siegal and Jen DeMelo of KABOOM! speak with leading playground manufacturers in the U.S. and around the world about the playground industry and advancing playspace equity. In this first episode, we talk with our colleague, KABOOM! CEO Lysa Ratliff, about our mission and what brought her to this work.Lysa Ratliff CEO, KABOOM! In early 2021, Lysa M. Ratliff became the newest CEO of KABOOM!, the national non-profit that works to end playspace inequity. For good. Throughout her career, Ratliff ha...2023-08-1656 minSumo KaboomSumo Kaboom175: Sumo Scandals Part 2 - Match-FixingPart 2 of a multi-episode series on sumo scandals. The concept of "yaocho," or match-fixing, is nothing new in sumo. In this episode, we take a deep dive into accusations, evidence, and changes that have been made to try to keep this practice out of the ring. Lots of research goes into our episodes, and you can find that research on our Show Notes page. Our Sumo Kaboom BINGO game is available to play every basho. 500 BINGO cards are available the Thursday before the basho begins. Go to www.sumokaboom.com for more details and to...2023-08-1644 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardIntroducing Swing Forward from KABOOM!: Every Kid Deserves A Great Playground Because...Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity. In this first season, co-hosts James Siegal and Jen DeMelo speak with leading playground manufacturers in the U.S. and around the world about the playground industry and its role in addressing societal challenges. Here's a teaser with our guests thoughts on why every kid deserves a great playground.About Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo. 2023-08-1402 minSumo KaboomSumo Kaboom174: Sumo Scandals Part 1 - Gambling and the YakuzaBetween the years of 2007 and 2012, several scandals rocked the sumo world. We're diving into what happened. Part 1 explores gambling and its connections to the shady world of the yakuza. 0 Sumo News 5:30 Sumo Scandals Part 1 Our Sumo Kaboom BINGO game is available to play every basho. 500 BINGO cards are available the Thursday before the basho begins. Go to www.sumokaboom.com for more details and to sign up. It's free. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com...2023-08-0942 minSwing ForwardSwing ForwardIntroducing Swing Forward from KABOOM!Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity. In this first season, co-hosts James Siegal and Jen DeMelo speak with leading playground manufacturers in the U.S. and around the world about the playground industry and its role in addressing societal challenges. Here's a teaser of what to look forward to this season. About Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo. About K...2023-08-0906 minSumo KaboomSumo Kaboom173: Chiyonokuni's RetirementChiyonokuni's life and career, how he might be remembered, and then a game of Random Facts About Chiyonokuni. All with Dave of Sumo Mainichi. More about Sumo Mainichi https://sumomainichi.podbean.com Sumo Mainichi's YouTube livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@sumomainichi158/streams Dave and Amy do daily breakdowns of the sumo during each basho, and we love their show. Give it a listen! They are also on Twitter... I mean X, Instagram, and YouTube. Our Sumo Kaboom BINGO game is available to play every basho. 500 BINGO cards are available the Thursday before the...2023-08-0342 minSumo KaboomSumo Kaboom172: Days 11-15 of the July 2023 BashoHear who won our BINGO game and the nitty gritty and gross facts about mawashi wear. Plus, we'll break down our favorite moments from days 11-15 of the July basho. We have a new ozeki! 0 Hellos and BINGO winners, poetry and news 13:15 Day 11 21:20 Day 12 26:30 Day 13 32:20 Day 14 40:10 Day 15 Our Sumo Kaboom BINGO game is available to play with every basho. 500 BINGO cards are available the Thursday before the basho begins. Go to www.sumokaboom.com for more details and to sign up. It's free. More about Sumo Kaboom...2023-07-2757 minSumo KaboomSumo Kaboom171: Days 4-10 of the July BashoANYONE could win this July basho. We're at day 10 and loving the names on the leaderboard. Our Sumo Kaboom BINGO game is available to play with every basho. 500 BINGO cards are available the Thursday before the basho begins. Go to www.sumokaboom.com for more details and to sign up. It's free. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast ...2023-07-1944 minSumo KaboomSumo Kaboom170: Shonnanoumi and Days 1-3 of the July TournamentWe're only on day THREE of the July 2023 tournament, and already there are surprises, YAYs and big OH NOOOs. We're watching the rookies, the competition for ozeki status, and the awful strain of injury. 0 - 12:45 News and Shonnanoumi 12:45 Day 1 23: 15 Day 2 31:30 Day 3 Our Sumo Kaboom BINGO game is available to play with every basho. 500 BINGO cards are available the Thursday before the basho begins. Go to www.sumokaboom.com for more details and to sign up. It's free. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com 2023-07-1150 minSumo KaboomSumo Kaboom169: Gonoyama and HakuohoIn the July 2023 tournament, three men brand new to the top division are stepping in to test their mettle. We're chatting about two of them today - Gonoyama and Hakuoho. One has deep ties to Goeido - remember that powerhouse ozeki? The other has experienced a lightening fast rise to the top division and is the center of a bit of a media frenzy. People have high hopes for these men, so who are they? Where did they come from? How did they get so good? What foods do they enjoy? And the big question... do they...2023-07-0550 minSumo KaboomSumo Kaboom161: Ichinojo Retires and Henka StatsSurprise! Ichinojo retired, and no one saw it coming. Hear the strange way it went down. Also, get your stats on the henka. Who REALLY is the Henka King? More about Ichinojo in this earlier episode: Sumo Kaboom: The Big Boys of Sumo More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red...2023-05-1039 minSumo KaboomSumo KaboomThe January BanzukeThere's a bit of cussing in this episode, so be aware if there are small ears around! For this episode of Sumo Kaboom, there are 3 distinct parts. BINGO and news. And BTW, the news is a bit dark this week. The history of 2 sets of brothers who fought in sumo at the same time. The banzuke! There's a lot to love in this most recent banzuke. Plus, joyful cussing! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https...2023-01-0452 minSumo KaboomSumo KaboomAtamifuji and TobizaruClassic Sumo Kaboom style breakdowns of everything we could find about sumo wrestlers Atamifuji and Tobizaru. From their history and sumo style to what fan sites say about them! Who knows how true the info is on their fan sites, but it sure is entertaining. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red...2022-11-0943 minSumo KaboomSumo KaboomLynn Matsuoka's Life in Art and SumoSumo Kaboom interviews Lynn Matsuoka - reportage artist, sumo commentator, and so much more - who spent over 40 years in Japan during the golden age of sumo and has artwork to show and stories to tell about wrestlers we know and love. We were fascinated by her! So fascinated that we never even got to the subject of sumo commentating, so another interview is in order! To see her art, check out her website and watch the full interview on our Youtube channel. To take advantage of Lynn's GENEROUS print offer (through August 2022), donate a minimum of $50...2022-06-2956 minSumo KaboomSumo KaboomHaru Days 11-15Y'all, Leslie may never recover from this one. We relive the emotional rollercoaster and recap days 11-15 of the March 2022 basho. More about Sumo Kaboom: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble: SumoKaboom.redbubble.com If you'd like to buy us a mawashi or support us monthly, you can sweeten the pot here: https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom...2022-03-3059 minSumo KaboomSumo KaboomHaru Basho Days 4-10This tournament is an exciting one, y'all. Leslie is trying to not get too attached to the idea of her ex-boyfriend winning this one, and Laurie is cheering for Shodai to hold onto that ozeki rank. More about Sumo Kaboom: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble: SumoKaboom.redbubble.com If you'd like to buy us a...2022-03-2352 minSumo KaboomSumo KaboomHaru Basho Days 1-3We're watching the sumo and loving it! This is the time where we become fan girls and simply enjoy the show, and then we come chat about it here. Do we have anything smart to say? Who knows. But we imagine Brooding Class 101 and that's enough joy for an entire day. More about Sumo Kaboom: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch...2022-03-1649 minSumo KaboomSumo KaboomMarch Haru Banzuke and Jasper Kenneth/KotokuzanGoing over the banzuke for the March tournament refreshes our memory about what happened in the last basho. Also, Leslie gives you a quick spotlight on the newest person to the top division, Jasper Kenneth, or his sumo name - Kotokuzan. More about Sumo Kaboom: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble: SumoKaboom.redbubble.com If you'd...2022-03-0937 minSumo KaboomSumo KaboomAsashoryu and HoshoryuA primer on who these two wrestlers are, how they are related, and what people love about them. More about Sumo Kaboom: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble: SumoKaboom.redbubble.com If you'd like to buy us a mawashi or support us monthly, you can sweeten the pot here: https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom There's no way...2022-03-0236 minSumo KaboomSumo KaboomThe Sumo Elder MazeOof. Sumo elders. We spent a week trying to understand the world of sumo elders, and we didn't get very far. It's a maze of information, changing rules, and mystery name changes. We unpeel a layer or two, but there's still SO MUCH we don't get. More about Sumo Kaboom: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble: SumoKaboom.redbubble...2022-02-2338 minSumo KaboomSumo KaboomWho is the Sexiest Rikishi?We asked. You answered. This episode is devoted to who YOU think is sexy. It's raucous, ridiculous and raunchy, so this episode is definitely for adult ears only! Extra special BONUS: sumo erotica from the Grand Sumo Breakdown. More about Grand Sumo Breakdown: https://grandsumobreakdown.wordpress.com More about Sumo Kaboom: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at...2022-02-1555 minSumo KaboomSumo KaboomPart 2 -All About the Hair and RetirementThe one and only Konishiki joins us to explain the significance of sumo retirement ceremonies. And to answer questions from listeners about sumo hair. Salty language ahead!! More about Konishiki: http://konishiki.net More about Sumo Kaboom: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble: SumoKaboom.redbubble.com If you'd like to buy us a...2022-02-0945 minSumo KaboomSumo KaboomAll About The HairThis episode is devoted to hair and the tokoyama - the hair dressers of the sumo world. Who knew so much history is tied up in a simple top knot?! More about Sumo Kaboom: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble: SumoKaboom.redbubble.com If you'd like to buy us a coffee or support us monthly...2022-02-0259 minSumo KaboomSumo KaboomJanuary Basho Days 11-15 and BINGO winnersOur breakdown of the final few days of the tournament. Big congratulations to our BINGO winners and Hatsu 2022 sumo winners. Everyone rest up and heal those injuries, ok? More about Sumo Kaboom: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble: SumoKaboom.redbubble.com If you'd like to buy us a coffee or support us monthly, you can...2022-01-2546 minSumo KaboomSumo KaboomJanuary Basho Days 4-10A rambling discussion on days 4-10 of the January 2022 basho. What is Hakuho most worried about these days? (It's not what you think) Which large man is moving with surprising speed and agility? (Mr. Sumo) Which small man is keeping us entertained? (Ura) How are we, 2 non-wrestlers, describing the best throw downs? (with underwear and submarines) Apologies, we get a little potty-mouthed in this episode, too. More about Sumo Kaboom: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ ...2022-01-191h 03Sumo KaboomSumo KaboomJanuary 2021 Basho Days 1-3THE BOYS ARE BACK, and we are cheering on our favorite wrestlers. The week began with a sneak peek of Kakuryu singing "My Way" and just got better from there. We love sumo! More about Sumo Kaboom: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble: SumoKaboom.redbubble.com If you'd like to buy us a...2022-01-1234 minSumo KaboomSumo KaboomThe Stories of Wakamotoharu and OhoHappy 2022! We're back to discuss BINGO, the banzuke, and who is new to the top division. It's Oho and Wakamotoharu, and their tales are FULL of drama. Earthquakes, trouble with the JSA, glory, addiction, and mystery. What will become of these boys? More about Sumo Kaboom: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble: SumoKaboom.redbubble.com ...2022-01-0541 minSumo KaboomSumo Kaboom2021 North American Sumo ChampionshipWe went to Las Vegas and watched American sumo wrestlers compete for the World Games. Here's who won and who had the best hair. More about the North American Sumo Championships www.ussumo.org More about Sumo Kaboom: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble: SumoKaboom.redbubble.com If you'd like to buy us...2021-12-1546 minSumo KaboomSumo KaboomJohn Jacques and the History of American SumoJohn Jacques breaks down American sumo history better than anyone else. Immigration, sugar cane fields, the famous fighting regiment 442, sumo wrestlers you might recognize and those who don't get enough attention - John is a wealth of information about sumo in the US. More about Sumo Kaboom: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble: SumoKaboom.redbubble.com 2021-12-0855 minSumo KaboomSumo KaboomNovember BanzukeWe're getting more interested in the banzuke, but we can't help but discuss sumo buns, nicknames, and who needs a new mawashi. Because, well, we're us. More about Sumo Kaboom: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble: SumoKaboom.redbubble.com If you'd like to buy us a coffee or support us monthly, you can sweeten the...2021-11-0336 minSumo KaboomSumo KaboomColton RunyanWhat is it really like to train for sumo when you didn't grow up with it? How do football and sumo compare? What does sumo have to do with Japanese Heian history? This episode is as much about following your interests as it is about training by losing. Plus, ladies, there's a mention of Enho! More about Sumo Kaboom: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out...2021-10-2759 minSumo KaboomSumo KaboomSumo NicknamesWe discuss the best of wrestler nicknames here - from Kaiju to the Battle Hamster and beyond! More about Sumo Kaboom: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble: SumoKaboom.redbubble.com If you'd like to buy us a coffee or support us monthly, you can sweeten the pot here: https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom There's no way...2021-10-1342 minSumo KaboomSumo KaboomNews, Myogiryu and the AbacusLots of sumo news this week about retirement, news conferences and celebrations. And then, we're off on a deep dive into veteran wrestler Myogiryu. The dive takes us to painting sheet metal, the abacus, sumo records, injuries, and his dating profile... I mean his sumo website. More about Sumo Kaboom: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble: SumoKaboom...2021-10-0648 minSumo KaboomSumo KaboomAki BashoDays 10-15 and BINGO winnersWho won sumo BINGO? And who won the REAL sumo basho? What impressed us about Days 10-15 of the Aki basho? Listen to find out. More about Sumo Kaboom: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble: SumoKaboom.redbubble.com If you'd like to buy us a coffee or support us monthly, you can sweeten the pot...2021-09-2935 minSumo KaboomSumo KaboomAki Basho Days 3 - 9That terrible henka. That amazing throw. The cellulitis. Oh my! We break down our favorite moments from days 3 through 9 of the September basho. More about Sumo Kaboom: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble: SumoKaboom.redbubble.com If you'd like to buy us a coffee or support us monthly, you can sweeten the pot here: https...2021-09-221h 03Sumo KaboomSumo KaboomGrand Sumo Breakdown and Days 1 and 2 of the September BashoGrand Sumo Breakdown time! We cover a LOT, but we definitely get to their predictions for the basho, their plans for the future, and the art of sumo commentary. First Leslie and Laurie discuss days 1 and 2 of the September basho. One of us thought it was great! Not saying who... You can watch the Grand Sumo Breakdown interview in full on our Youtube channel. See link below. More about the Grand Sumo Breakdown: https://grandsumobreakdown.wordpress.com https://twitter.com/GSumoBreakdown https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwCKsyGA7lzbcdJ8Jlhqhdw More...2021-09-1444 minSumo KaboomSumo KaboomBINGO, Yutakayama and bigSUMOfanCurious about how BINGO works? This time, we've got MORE cards for twice the BINGO fun! Plus, we tell you about sumo wrestler Yutakayama, who is back in the top division this basho. We finish strong with Robert from bigSUMOfan, your best spot for sumo merch in the US. Part 2 of our interview with Robert from bigSUMOfan is on our Youtube channel. If you want to see sumo trading cards, tegatas and star charts, visit our Youtube channel. More about Robert at bigSUMOfan: www.bigsumofan.com Twitter @bigSUMOfan More about Sumo Kaboom:2021-09-0852 minSumo KaboomSumo KaboomThe Banzuke, Sumo Slumps, and PollyannaIt's a wild discussion about the new banzuke and sumo slumps. Hint: one of us doesn't mind a sumo slump at all. More about Sumo Kaboom: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble: SumoKaboom.redbubble.com If you'd like to buy us a coffee or support us monthly, you can sweeten the pot here: https://ko-fi...2021-09-0138 minSumo KaboomSumo KaboomSumo KaraokeSumo and karoke pair perfectly. If you don't love big guys wrestling, we bet you'll love the singing! Fight songs. Love songs. Group songs. The history and evolution of karaoke. And, join us for a game of Guess the Singing Rikishi. This episode's got something for everyone. More about Sumo Kaboom: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble...2021-08-2542 minSumo KaboomSumo KaboomTerunofuji's Inspiration - Doing Sumo with 1 ArmWith the Paralympics coming up, we're chatting about Yoshiki Fuse, the 1-armed sumo wrestler, and Futabayama, the yokozuna who fought blind in one eye. More about Sumo Kaboom: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble: SumoKaboom.redbubble.com If you'd like to buy us a coffee or support us monthly, you can sweeten the pot here...2021-08-1840 minSumo KaboomSumo KaboomThe Wonderful World of UshizumoIt's not rodeo. It's not bullflighting. Ushizumo is it's own thing, and it's strangely similar to the sport we all love. Favorite quotes: "Are you an Olympian or are you not?" "We're taking a hard left at mutton bustin', y'all." "They love their bulls!" More about Sumo Kaboom: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble: SumoKaboom...2021-08-1132 minSumo KaboomSumo KaboomCannabis Sumo ScandalsThese cannabis sumo scandals are rather recent developments. We talk about the 2008 and 2009 scandals and also discuss the current pot scandal. And, Meiji cottage cheese. Because, ya know, we are who we are. And, we do discuss some adult themes this week- drug use and "AF." Be aware. More about Sumo Kaboom: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble: SumoKaboom...2021-08-0437 minSumo KaboomSumo KaboomWhat is Terunofuji Doing Now?Ceremonies, photo ops, press conferences, belts and dohyo iris! Terunofuji is busy these days with big fish, fancy dress robes, and hopefully the Meiji Shrine. Pourquoi? Listen and see. More about Sumo Kaboom: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble: SumoKaboom.redbubble.com If you'd like to buy us a coffee or support us monthly, you can sweeten...2021-07-2829 minSumo KaboomSumo KaboomJohn Gunning Talks Sumo (and a bunch of other fun stuff)If you have an interest in sumo and sports media, you already know John, as you can watch him on NHK World or read his articles in the Japan Times and Inside Sport Japan. We wanted to konw more about him and found out about his goth days, band days, and wicked sense of humor. The full 90-minute interview is on our Youtube channel. in 6 parts. More about John Gunning: https://www.insidesportjapan.com https://twitter.com/JohnGunningISJ https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/sumo/about/ More about...2021-06-0258 minSumo KaboomSumo KaboomMay Basho Days 1-3BINGO has begun! The sumo posters have been revealed! And, the boys are back! We couldn't be any happier. We talk everything from new mawashi colors to fashionable pants, injuries, bad days, the new camera angles, and who is looking strong. More about Sumo Kaboom: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble. If you'd like to buy us a coffee each month to keep us going, you can support...2021-05-1249 minSumo KaboomSumo KaboomKonishikiIf you've ever wondered what it's REALLY like being a sumo wrestler, this is your week. Konishiki said to ask him anything, so we did. We asked about living in a sumo stable, how dating works, what it's like leading up to a basho. We asked about the JSA, training, his coach, his style of sumo, cussing, and so much more. The full interview (1.5 hours) is on Youtube here. More about our guest Konishiki: http://konishiki.net https://www.instagram.com/konishikiyasokichi/ More about Sumo Kaboom: www.sumokaboom.com ...2021-05-0555 minSumo KaboomSumo KaboomEpisode 1: Intro to Sumo KaboomWelcome to Sumo Kaboom! Who we are, why we are doing this, and what you need to know if you are new to sumo. Support Sumo Kaboom2020-03-0520 min